Counselor

LaVette Sellars

**** ****** ******** **. ***. ***

Midlothian, VA 23112

434-***-****

osp895@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix.

M.S. in Psychology, 2011.

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science, May 2005.

AWARDS

Multicultural Academic Achievement Award.

EXPERIENCE

2009-2010, Community Connections, Richmond, VA.

Intensive In Home Counselor.

• Provided service for a small caseload.

• Was responsible for providing service where youth and family function.

• Worked to defuse and crises, evaluate their nature, and intervene to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence.

• Ensured linkage to needed community services and resources.

• Provided parenting skills to help the family to build skills for coping with the youth’s disorder.

2005-present, Nottoway Correctional Center, Burkeville, VA.

Institution Rehabilitation Counselor.

• Assist inmates in adjustments to prison and resolving problems and concerns.

• Provides case management services.

• Coordinates and facilitates correctional programs.

• Communicates effectively with security staff, treatment teams, other program and counseling staff, Department of Correctional Education staff, Community Corrections, Managers and inmate family members.

2005-2005, Henrico Juvenile Detention Home, Richmond, VA.

Intern

• Responded to daily situations involving Detention, Court, and Probation.

• Completed weekly log of activities or duties and follow-up with probation officers and detainees.

• Observed actual cases, review records and interact with the general population.

2005-2005, Hanover Juvenile Corrections Facility, Hanover, VA.

Tutor

• Implemented theoretical learning theories regarding youth who have trouble achieving academic success.

• Explored the relationship between academic failure and juvenile delinquency.

2003-2005, William Byrd Community House, Richmond, VA.

Senior Aide/Family Service Support

• Provided socialization and recreation opportunities for the seniors.

• Conducted program evaluation surveys, compile data, and assist staff in the completion of agency and program reports.

Interim Coordinator

• Selected to co-led the senior program for three months in the absence of supervisor.

• Planned activities for seniors and coordinator transportation home visits and phone calls.

ACTIVITIES

Member of The Virginia Governmental Employees Association.

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